The Successful Treatment of Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizure Using a Disorder-Specific Treatment Modality
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Treatment for psychogenic nonepileptic seizure (NES) typically consists of psychopharmacological intervention and psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is believed to be effective in identifying the etiology of the disorder and treating disorder-related comorbidities. However, there is as of yet no clear consensus on the psychotherapeutic methodology most effective in treating NES. In the current case report, group psychotherapy utilizing psychoeducation was employed. Results show clear declines in symptoms of trauma and dissociation and improved coping strategies and quality of life. [Brief Treatment and Crisis Intervention 4:343–352 (2004)]
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Conversion disorder.
The diagnosis of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures has become easier with the assimilation of studies on the clinical categorization of seizure-like events (1), video EEG monitoring (2), measurement of serum prolactin (3), the selective use of neuropsychological tests (4), and various other diagnostic methods. Much less information is available to the clinician on what to do next. How should th...
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